Volta Regional Mosque Closed Down Following Clash By 2 Factions

The Ho Municipal Security Council has closed down the Ho Regional Central Mosque mosque after supporters of two factions clashed on the Friday. There has been mounting tension in the the area following a protracted dispute between two factions over who occupies the Volta Regional Chief Imam position following the death

of Alhaji Imoro Danjuma. Alhaji Muniru was installed as Imam while Alhaji Alpha deputy to former Chief Imam was also subsequently installed. This development caused a power struggle over who leads prayers at the Central Mosque. On the Friday, much to the surprise of Alhaji Muniru’s supporters, the mosque was opened for

Alhaji Alpha to lead prayers. Supporters of Alhaji Muniru then stormed the mosque to disrupt the prayers led by Alhaji Alpha Anas Amidu but took timely intervention of the police to prevent a bloodbath and the destruction to the property and then also restore calm to the Muslim community. The Security Council says the Mosque has been closed down until further notice.